Head of Finance & Operations | Hypergrowth Drinks Brand | London

The Company

Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with a scaling beverage brand on the hire of their first Head of Finance & Operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join the senior Leadership Team and have a seat on the board in one of the UK's fastest growing beverage brands.

The business has raised significant investment and expects to grow at a rate of 100% over the next few years, with plans to later devise an exit strategy. They expect to reach a turnover of £1.5 million this year as they are quickly winning market share from their competitors, having already delivered incredible growth and brand reputation within a short time frame. Stocked in a mix of major retails and e-commerce channels this role would suit an entrepreneurial Head of Finance & Ops who wants to partner with the founder to deliver on ambitious growth plans.

The culture of the business is innovative and creative. They put innovation and growth at the forefront of their plans and are open to ideas and strategies. There is a real buzz amongst the business for what they are building, and the team is made up of a diverse group of people who are motivated to take this brand to the global stage.

The Role

Although you will be ably supported by a talented Finance Manager and strong operations team, this is a true 'hands-on' Head of Finance & Operations role, where you will be expected to deal with strategy leadership and investor relations. While also dealing with ensuring best of class FP&A analysis, process improvements and supporting in working towards additional funding rounds.

The business has aggressive growth plans so an ability to be adaptable, operationally- minded and a passion for building, coaching and scaling finance teams is essential. They are looking for someone who is commercially astute that understands the KPI and reporting metrics that are required in a high performing F&B business.

· Responsible for building out the finance function within the business

· Responsibility for driving Forecasting and Planning

· Implementation of a Budgeting cycle

· Redesign Forecasting and MI production to provide more in-depth analysis of complex Sales Data

· Oversee and manage the production of Monthly Management account

· Lead the production of Investor reporting

· Build Financial Reporting tools to report on stock and inventory

· Work closely with the Founders on negotiating with suppliers etc

· Work with External Advisors providing support on complex International Tax and Transfer Pricing issues

· Liaise with HMRC and ensure the business is compliant with International Sales Tax

· Take responsibility for producing Statutory Accounts (IFRS and UK GAAP)

Required Experience

· Experience in a food or beverage scale up

· Commercially astute with good finance operations experience

· Ability to engage with senior stakeholders

· Enthusiastic, highly motivated and ambitious

· ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified

What we would like to see:

· Experience in a sale / exit of a business

· FMCG experience is advantageous

· Experience in scaling businesses internationally

Offered Package

£90,000-£120,000 + benefits